> ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.pipedform.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # hCaptcha Protect your forms from spam and bot submissions by integrating hCaptcha, a privacy-focused, drop-in captcha solution that verifies your form is being submitted by a real person. Bots and automated spam can quickly fill your inbox with junk submissions. This guide walks you through integrating hCaptcha into your form, so only real users get through. hCaptcha integration is available on the **Paid** plan. ## Setting Up hCaptcha Follow these steps to add hCaptcha protection to your form. Sign up for a free account at [hcaptcha.com](https://www.hcaptcha.com/) then create a new site to get your **Site Key** and **Secret Key**. Go to your form's Settings page, add **hCaptcha Protection**, and paste in your **Secret Key**. PipedForm will use this to verify submissions on the server side. Add the hCaptcha script to the `` section of your page: ```html theme={null} ``` Add the widget inside your form using your **Site Key** (replace `your-site-key`): ```html theme={null} ``` Submit a test entry through your form. If the hCaptcha challenge isn't completed, PipedForm will reject the submission. For more advanced configuration options, such as customizing the widget's size, theme, or language, refer to the [official hCaptcha documentation](https://docs.hcaptcha.com/). **Notes:** * Both the **Site Key** (used in your form) and **Secret Key** (used in your form settings) are required for hCaptcha to work. * If hCaptcha is enabled but the widget is missing from your form, all submissions will be rejected.